Chapter 8
1.) Why does Scout quiz Atticus about his visit to the Radley house? How much does Atticus tell her?
The reason why Scout quizzes Atticus about the visit to the Radley house is, because she wanted to know if he saw Boo Radley. Atticus does not tell her anything important about him.
2.) Why does Atticus save Miss Maudie’s oak rocking chair?
He saves the rocking chair, because it was sentimental, and is significant to Miss Maudie.
3.) When Atticus asks Scout about the blanket around her shoulders, what does Jem realize?
Jemar realizes that Boo came up and put the blanket around Scout to look after them, instead if telling there parents that they were snooping around his house.
4.) Explain what Atticus means by telling Jem not to let his discovery “inspire” him to “further glory”? Is there any reason why Jem might now do as his father says?
Atticus means that, to not tell anyone about Boo Radley and to not start anymore rumors, because everyone in town might believe it. Jem will most likely not listen to his dad because he will begin to be even more curious than before.
The reason why Scout quizzes Atticus about the visit to the Radley house is, because she wanted to know if he saw Boo Radley. Atticus does not tell her anything important about him.
2.) Why does Atticus save Miss Maudie’s oak rocking chair?
He saves the rocking chair, because it was sentimental, and is significant to Miss Maudie.
3.) When Atticus asks Scout about the blanket around her shoulders, what does Jem realize?
Jemar realizes that Boo came up and put the blanket around Scout to look after them, instead if telling there parents that they were snooping around his house.
4.) Explain what Atticus means by telling Jem not to let his discovery “inspire” him to “further glory”? Is there any reason why Jem might now do as his father says?
Atticus means that, to not tell anyone about Boo Radley and to not start anymore rumors, because everyone in town might believe it. Jem will most likely not listen to his dad because he will begin to be even more curious than before.
Chapter 9
1.) How well does Atticus feel he should defend Tom Robinson? What are his reasons?
Atticus feels that he should defend Tom Robinson, because it is his job and he believes that Tom Robinson is innocent.
2.) Scout and Jem have “mixed feelings” about Christmas. Explain. What are these feelings and why do they feel this way?
Scout and Jem have "mixed feelings" about Christmas, because they like Uncle Jack, because he brings presents. They both do not like Francis and their Aunt Alexandra, because Aunt Alexandra tells the dad that he is doing something wrong, and she thinks that Scout is not a lady. Also Francis never gets in trouble.
3.) Uncle Jack Finch tells Scout that she is growing out of her pants. What does this mean and why might he say it?
Jack Finch means that Scout thinks that she is older than she is. He says this, because he notices that she is still learning about who she wants to be.
4.) When Francis talks to Scout he reveals an unpleasant feature of Aunt Alexandra. What is this?
The unpleasant feature of Aunt Alexandra is that she makes others think she is right.
5.) Does Scout learn anything from overhearing Atticus’s conversation with Uncle Jack? What might this be?
Scout learns that it is okay that she cusses and will figure out what she wants to be and that he thinks that Jem is a good example.
6.) Read the final sentence of Chapter 9. Explain in your own words what it means and why it might be important in the story.
Atticus feels that he should defend Tom Robinson, because it is his job and he believes that Tom Robinson is innocent.
2.) Scout and Jem have “mixed feelings” about Christmas. Explain. What are these feelings and why do they feel this way?
Scout and Jem have "mixed feelings" about Christmas, because they like Uncle Jack, because he brings presents. They both do not like Francis and their Aunt Alexandra, because Aunt Alexandra tells the dad that he is doing something wrong, and she thinks that Scout is not a lady. Also Francis never gets in trouble.
3.) Uncle Jack Finch tells Scout that she is growing out of her pants. What does this mean and why might he say it?
Jack Finch means that Scout thinks that she is older than she is. He says this, because he notices that she is still learning about who she wants to be.
4.) When Francis talks to Scout he reveals an unpleasant feature of Aunt Alexandra. What is this?
The unpleasant feature of Aunt Alexandra is that she makes others think she is right.
5.) Does Scout learn anything from overhearing Atticus’s conversation with Uncle Jack? What might this be?
Scout learns that it is okay that she cusses and will figure out what she wants to be and that he thinks that Jem is a good example.
6.) Read the final sentence of Chapter 9. Explain in your own words what it means and why it might be important in the story.
Chapter 10
1.) Scout says that “Atticus was feeble”. Do you think that this is her view as she tells the story or her view when she was younger? Why? Does she still think this after the events recorded in this chapter?
This is her view of when she was younger, because her dad was 50 and could not do the same activities the other dad did. She doesn't think that her father is not feeble anymore because he is the best shooter in the county.
2.) In this chapter Atticus tells his children that “it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird”. What reason does he give for saying this?
It is a sin the kill a mockingbird, because mockingbirds to not do any harm and they can only sing and they do not deserve to die.
3.) Near the end of this chapter Atticus cuts off Heck Tate as he is speaking to Jem. What might Heck have been about to say, and why would Atticus want to stop him from saying it?
Heck was going to say that he was the best shot. Atticus wanted to stop him from saying it, because he doesn't want to be known for something, and is humble.
4.) Jem and Scout have different views about telling people at school how well Atticus can shoot. Explain this difference. Which view is closer to your own? Explain.
Jem wants to keep it a secret, and Scout wants everyone to know. The view that is closer to my own is Scouts view, because I can't keep secrets.
This is her view of when she was younger, because her dad was 50 and could not do the same activities the other dad did. She doesn't think that her father is not feeble anymore because he is the best shooter in the county.
2.) In this chapter Atticus tells his children that “it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird”. What reason does he give for saying this?
It is a sin the kill a mockingbird, because mockingbirds to not do any harm and they can only sing and they do not deserve to die.
3.) Near the end of this chapter Atticus cuts off Heck Tate as he is speaking to Jem. What might Heck have been about to say, and why would Atticus want to stop him from saying it?
Heck was going to say that he was the best shot. Atticus wanted to stop him from saying it, because he doesn't want to be known for something, and is humble.
4.) Jem and Scout have different views about telling people at school how well Atticus can shoot. Explain this difference. Which view is closer to your own? Explain.
Jem wants to keep it a secret, and Scout wants everyone to know. The view that is closer to my own is Scouts view, because I can't keep secrets.
Chapter 11
1.) How does Atticus advise Jem to react to Mrs. Dubose’s taunts?
Atticus advises Jemar to be nice to Mrs. Dubose.
2.) What does Mrs. Dubose say about the children’s mother? How does Jem feel about this?
The thing Mrs. Dubose said about the children's mother is that, she wished that the father remarried. Jem breaks Mrs. dubose bushes and the baton.
3.) What request does Mrs. Dubose make of Jem? Is this a fair punishment for his “crime”?
Mrs. Dubose makes him read to her. I believe that this is not a fair punishment, becasue her flowers will grow back.
4.) Explain in your own words what Atticus thinks of insults like “nigger-lover”. How far do you agree with him? Explain.
Atticus is indifferent to other peoples opinions.
5.) Why, in Atticus’ view, was Mrs. Dubose “a great lady”?
Mrs. Dubose was a great lady in Atticus' view, becasue she taunts the kids everyday, and she teaches them to ignore people who hate you.
6.) Atticus says that Mrs. Dubose is a model of real courage rather than “a man with a gun in his hand”. What was her courageous act? What does he mean? Do you think he is right?
Mrs. Dubose's courageous act was that she died without using painkillers, speaking her mind, and she stays alive just torture others. She also does not show her pain.
7.) Chapters ten and eleven are the last two chapters in the first part of the book. Explain why you think Harper Lee chooses to end the first part here.
I think that she decides to end the first part there, becasue of suspense or a turning point.
Atticus advises Jemar to be nice to Mrs. Dubose.
2.) What does Mrs. Dubose say about the children’s mother? How does Jem feel about this?
The thing Mrs. Dubose said about the children's mother is that, she wished that the father remarried. Jem breaks Mrs. dubose bushes and the baton.
3.) What request does Mrs. Dubose make of Jem? Is this a fair punishment for his “crime”?
Mrs. Dubose makes him read to her. I believe that this is not a fair punishment, becasue her flowers will grow back.
4.) Explain in your own words what Atticus thinks of insults like “nigger-lover”. How far do you agree with him? Explain.
Atticus is indifferent to other peoples opinions.
5.) Why, in Atticus’ view, was Mrs. Dubose “a great lady”?
Mrs. Dubose was a great lady in Atticus' view, becasue she taunts the kids everyday, and she teaches them to ignore people who hate you.
6.) Atticus says that Mrs. Dubose is a model of real courage rather than “a man with a gun in his hand”. What was her courageous act? What does he mean? Do you think he is right?
Mrs. Dubose's courageous act was that she died without using painkillers, speaking her mind, and she stays alive just torture others. She also does not show her pain.
7.) Chapters ten and eleven are the last two chapters in the first part of the book. Explain why you think Harper Lee chooses to end the first part here.
I think that she decides to end the first part there, becasue of suspense or a turning point.
chapter 12
1.) What new things does Scout learn from Jem and Scout’s visit to First Purchase Church about how the black people live?
The new things that Scout learns about how black people live from her visit to the First Purchase Church is that they protect each other and are loyal to their race, and a majority do not know how to read during that time.
2.) What does Scout learn from Calpurnia’s account of Zeebo’s education?
The thing that Scout learns from Calpurnia's account of Zeebo's education is she taught him how to read.
3.) Explain why Calpurnia speaks differently in the Finch household, and among her neighbors at church.
Code switching is when you speak to people differently because of the relationship with them. Calpurnia talks to them differently in the Finch household, because she talks professional.
4.) How are Jem and Scout accepted at First Purchase?
Jem and Scout are accepted at First Purchase, because their dad is defending Tom Robbins.
The new things that Scout learns about how black people live from her visit to the First Purchase Church is that they protect each other and are loyal to their race, and a majority do not know how to read during that time.
2.) What does Scout learn from Calpurnia’s account of Zeebo’s education?
The thing that Scout learns from Calpurnia's account of Zeebo's education is she taught him how to read.
3.) Explain why Calpurnia speaks differently in the Finch household, and among her neighbors at church.
Code switching is when you speak to people differently because of the relationship with them. Calpurnia talks to them differently in the Finch household, because she talks professional.
4.) How are Jem and Scout accepted at First Purchase?
Jem and Scout are accepted at First Purchase, because their dad is defending Tom Robbins.
Chapter 13
1.) Why does Aunt Alexandra come to stay with Atticus and his family? What is she like?
The reason why Aunt Alexandra came to stay with them is to watch over them and teach them how to act like gentlemen and ladies. Aunt Alexandra is like
2.) Read the first two things Alexandra says when she comes to the finch house. Provide a quote. Are these typical of her or not? Explain.
She demanded Calpurnia to put her bags to her room. She also said " Jean Louis's stop scratching your head." This is typical to her, because she does not treat Calpurnia as an equal.
3.) What are Aunt Alexandra’s ideas about breeding and family? Why does Atticus tell them to forget it? Who do you think is right?
Aunt Alexandra's idea about breeding is that you have to get a good reputation. Atticus want them to forget what Aunt Alexandra says and not end up like a Finch. I believe that Atticus is right.
The reason why Aunt Alexandra came to stay with them is to watch over them and teach them how to act like gentlemen and ladies. Aunt Alexandra is like
2.) Read the first two things Alexandra says when she comes to the finch house. Provide a quote. Are these typical of her or not? Explain.
She demanded Calpurnia to put her bags to her room. She also said " Jean Louis's stop scratching your head." This is typical to her, because she does not treat Calpurnia as an equal.
3.) What are Aunt Alexandra’s ideas about breeding and family? Why does Atticus tell them to forget it? Who do you think is right?
Aunt Alexandra's idea about breeding is that you have to get a good reputation. Atticus want them to forget what Aunt Alexandra says and not end up like a Finch. I believe that Atticus is right.
Chapter 14
1.) Why does Alexandra think Atticus should dismiss Calpurnia? How does Atticus respond to the suggestion?
Alexandra dismisses Calpurnia, because she thinks that she is just a maid and should not talk to her, because it is just her job. Atticus tells her that she is like family.
2.) Why is Scout pleased when Jem fights her back? Why is she less pleased when he tells Atticus about Dill?
Scout is pleased when Jem fights back because it shows that they are equal even if she is a girls.
3.) What do we learn from Dill’s account of his running away?
Dill ran away becasue his parents do not really care for him and gave him everything expat love.
Alexandra dismisses Calpurnia, because she thinks that she is just a maid and should not talk to her, because it is just her job. Atticus tells her that she is like family.
2.) Why is Scout pleased when Jem fights her back? Why is she less pleased when he tells Atticus about Dill?
Scout is pleased when Jem fights back because it shows that they are equal even if she is a girls.
3.) What do we learn from Dill’s account of his running away?
Dill ran away becasue his parents do not really care for him and gave him everything expat love.
Chapter 15
1.) What is the “nightmare” that now descends upon the children?
The nightmare is something bad that might happen to Atticus.
2.) Why did Heck Tate and the other men come to see Atticus?
They don't think is is right to move Tom to one place and another, because he might get hunted down.
3.) What was (and is) the Ku Klux Klan? What do you think of Atticus/’ comment about it?
They are a gang that thinks everyone should look the same and have the same religion. Atticus tries to give the kids a peace of mind.
4.) How does Jem react when Atticus tell him to go home, and why?
Jem is worried about Atticus' safety because there is a group of people he does not know.
5.) What persuades the lynching-party to give up their attempt on Tom’s life?
6.) Comment on the way Scout affects events without realizing it at the time.
Scout acts like it is an adverage day and acts normal and saves Atticus' life.
The nightmare is something bad that might happen to Atticus.
2.) Why did Heck Tate and the other men come to see Atticus?
They don't think is is right to move Tom to one place and another, because he might get hunted down.
3.) What was (and is) the Ku Klux Klan? What do you think of Atticus/’ comment about it?
They are a gang that thinks everyone should look the same and have the same religion. Atticus tries to give the kids a peace of mind.
4.) How does Jem react when Atticus tell him to go home, and why?
Jem is worried about Atticus' safety because there is a group of people he does not know.
5.) What persuades the lynching-party to give up their attempt on Tom’s life?
6.) Comment on the way Scout affects events without realizing it at the time.
Scout acts like it is an adverage day and acts normal and saves Atticus' life.
chapter 16
1.) What does the atmosphere in Maycomb at the beginning of the trial show about human nature?
The atmosphere in Maycomb shows that they are curious, impatient and they want to be involved.
2.) What sort of person is Dolphus Ramond?
The sort of person that is Dolphus Ramond is that he is an alcoholic and he owns a lot of land.
3.) How does Reverend Sykes help the children see and hear the trial?
The way that Reverend Skye's helps the children see and hear the trial is that he takes them to the balcony because he has a higher class than others.
4.) Why is Scout confused after overhearing remarks about her father’s defense of Tom Robinson?
Scout is confused, because he did not have to defend Tom Robinson because he had to.
5.) Common on Judge Taylor’s attitude to his job. Does he take the trial seriously or not?
I believe that Judge Taylor did take the trial seriously but jokes around.
The atmosphere in Maycomb shows that they are curious, impatient and they want to be involved.
2.) What sort of person is Dolphus Ramond?
The sort of person that is Dolphus Ramond is that he is an alcoholic and he owns a lot of land.
3.) How does Reverend Sykes help the children see and hear the trial?
The way that Reverend Skye's helps the children see and hear the trial is that he takes them to the balcony because he has a higher class than others.
4.) Why is Scout confused after overhearing remarks about her father’s defense of Tom Robinson?
Scout is confused, because he did not have to defend Tom Robinson because he had to.
5.) Common on Judge Taylor’s attitude to his job. Does he take the trial seriously or not?
I believe that Judge Taylor did take the trial seriously but jokes around.
chapter 17
1.) What are the main points in Heck Tate’s evidence?
The main points in Heck Tate's evidence is that, he said that the daughter had bruises on her face and arms.
2.) What does Atticus show in his cross-examination of Sheriff Tate?
The thing that Atticus shows in his cross-examination of Sherrif Tate is that,
3.) What do we learn indirectly of the home life of the Ewell family in this chapter?
The things that we learn about the home life of the Ewell family is that
4.) What do you learn from Bob Ewell’s evidence?
The thing that we learn from Bob Ewell's evidence is that, he did not bother to call a doctor and he wanted the blame Tom Robinson.
5.) Why does Atticus ask Bob Ewell to write out his name? What does the jury see when he does this?
They wanted him to write his name, because they wanted to see if he is left handed. They wanted to know if he is left handed, because he could be the one that hit his daughter.
The main points in Heck Tate's evidence is that, he said that the daughter had bruises on her face and arms.
2.) What does Atticus show in his cross-examination of Sheriff Tate?
The thing that Atticus shows in his cross-examination of Sherrif Tate is that,
3.) What do we learn indirectly of the home life of the Ewell family in this chapter?
The things that we learn about the home life of the Ewell family is that
4.) What do you learn from Bob Ewell’s evidence?
The thing that we learn from Bob Ewell's evidence is that, he did not bother to call a doctor and he wanted the blame Tom Robinson.
5.) Why does Atticus ask Bob Ewell to write out his name? What does the jury see when he does this?
They wanted him to write his name, because they wanted to see if he is left handed. They wanted to know if he is left handed, because he could be the one that hit his daughter.
chapter 18
1.) Is Mayella like her father or different from him? Explain in what ways they are similar and/or different.
I think that Maylella is very emotional and Bob is defensive. They are similar, because they can both be sensitive, and both of them are not technically smart, and they both are liars.
2.) What might be the reason for Mayella’s crying in court?
The reason why Mayella was crying in court is, because she is emotion and upset and could be facing it.
3.) How does Mayella react to Atticus’ politeness? Is she used to people being polite?
The way Mayella reacts to his politeness is that she thinks that he is making fun of her and she is not used to kindness.
4.) How well does Mr. Gilmer prove Tom’s guilt in the eyes of the reader and in the eyes of the jury? Can you suggest why these might be different?
Mr. Glimer proof is different, because
I think that Maylella is very emotional and Bob is defensive. They are similar, because they can both be sensitive, and both of them are not technically smart, and they both are liars.
2.) What might be the reason for Mayella’s crying in court?
The reason why Mayella was crying in court is, because she is emotion and upset and could be facing it.
3.) How does Mayella react to Atticus’ politeness? Is she used to people being polite?
The way Mayella reacts to his politeness is that she thinks that he is making fun of her and she is not used to kindness.
4.) How well does Mr. Gilmer prove Tom’s guilt in the eyes of the reader and in the eyes of the jury? Can you suggest why these might be different?
Mr. Glimer proof is different, because